Mumbai: At a time when speculation surrounding the next James Bond continues to intensify, acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has shared his top choice to succeed Daniel Craig as the iconic 007 agent. According to Kapur, Bollywood actor John Abraham would be the perfect fit for the legendary spy role.
As the search of the next Bond heats up, my vote for the next James Bond after Daniel Craig would be John Abraham. He has the cool ‘shaken not stirred’ persona and certainly good actor with the ‘Bond Charm’
By the way Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond after the producers saw…
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) May 16, 2026
Taking to his X handle, Kapur praised Abraham’s screen presence and personality, saying the actor possesses the qualities needed to portray the suave British secret agent.
“As the search of the next Bond heats up, my vote for the next James Bond after Daniel Craig would be John Abraham. He has the cool ‘shaken not stirred’ persona and certainly good actor with the ‘Bond Charm’,” he wrote.
The filmmaker also reflected on his own connection to the James Bond franchise and Daniel Craig’s rise to the role.
“By the way Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond after the producers saw him in my film Elizabeth.”
Kapur’s comments quickly gained attention online, including from John Abraham himself. The actor responded warmly to the praise and expressed gratitude for the filmmaker’s endorsement.
Thank you so much Sir @shekharkapur Truly humbled by your words and encouragement. Coming from someone who not only redefined storytelling but also had the instinct to spot Daniel Craig before the world saw Bond in him… this means a lot to me.
As for Bond… I’ll happily start… https://t.co/eQCOxnQmaE— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) May 16, 2026
“Thank you so much Sir @shekharkapur. Truly humbled by your words and encouragement. Coming from someone who not only redefined storytelling but also had the instinct to spot Daniel Craig before the world saw Bond in him… this means a lot to me.”
The actor also added a playful reference to Bond’s famous drink order, writing, “As for Bond… I’ll happily start practising my martini order immediately. Shaken, not stirred.”
Meanwhile, the search for the next James Bond is officially underway. Amazon MGM Studios has reportedly begun auditioning actors for the role of the iconic British spy following Daniel Craig’s departure from the franchise.
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In an official statement, the studio confirmed the development and said, “The search for the next James Bond is underway. While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right.”
According to Variety, renowned casting director Nina Gold has joined the casting process to identify an actor capable of bringing both “suaveness and danger” to the role created by Ian Fleming.
The upcoming 26th James Bond film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, best known for Dune, Arrival and Sicario. The project is being produced by Amy Pascal and David Heyman, while Steven Knight is writing the screenplay.
